Payroll Production Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

Payroll Production Accountant (Temporary)

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Currently, all staff and non-staff are working remotely except for select roles that have an in office requirement. We value the health and safety of the people that work for us above all else, and our office re-openings will remain contingent on the course of the COVID variants and federal, state and local safety guidelines and recommendations.

THE DIVISION'S STORY

Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

THE ROLE: Payroll Production Accountant (Temporary)

The Payroll Production Accountant will be responsible for accurate financial tracking and accounting of Six West and Category Six Media unscripted productions. This role will be focused on payroll management and general ledger activity, and will have a direct line of reporting to corporate finance and accounting.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Manage Entertainment Partners related payroll for both series in production and development projects
• Work with production team to set-up new show-based employees on Entertainment Partners platforms, Smart Start and Smart Time
• Act as key financial liaison between production group, accounting team and labor client Entertainment Partners
• Assist with maintaining general ledgers for multiple long-form productions and prepare general ledger entries
• Work with senior finance team on ad hoc projects related to production cost accounting
• Serve as back up for accounts payable function (invoices, Cashet, vendor set up)
• Cross train responsibilities with other team members

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and learn. You will learn. You will not be alone. You'll have an opportunity to build transformational financial solutions & supporting core areas of business. Also, you'll be able to seek out new strategies and implement them where they make sense. In addition, you'll be able to build & manage strong relationships of cross functional partners that understand our business and are eager to push the envelope wherever possible. Finally, you'll be exposed to various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction so you can become a trusted partner.

YOUR STORY:
• 1-6 Years of Production Accounting Experience
• Experience with payroll and standard production labor partners (i.e. Entertainment Partners) required
• Experience with Smart Start, Smart Accounting and Global Vista a plus
• Ability to manage cost reports, including ability to explain variances to production team and line producers
• Excellent general ledger management and reconciliation skills
• Can work well in a group of other accountants
• Excellent communication skills

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Networks on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.